By 9 p.m. police had fanned out across the city in patrol cars and on foot. They also asked for assistance from the Santa Clara County sheriff's department.

People in Gilroy may have noticed a helicopter overhead as police searched by air.

Police said Brenden will be reunited with this family when the investigation concludes.

The Gilroy Police Department wanted to thank the community members, media and Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office & their Search & Rescue Team for the assistance they provided which resulted in Brenden being located.